Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-16). Hazards: fire, burn. About 220 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12705 |
| Published | 2011-11-16 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-13 |
| Product category | Batteries (Other than Button Batteries) |
| Products | Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries |
| Firm named in the title | Columbia Sportswear |
| Firms | Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 220 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Columbia online retail for $79. The recalled battery packs were included with the jackets sold by Columbia online retail and outdoor and sporting goods dealers nationwide from July 2011 to September 2011 from $900 to $1200. |
Description
This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. Two battery packs were included with the following Omni-Heat™ Electric jacket styles: Omni-Heat™ Electric Wader Widgeon, Omni-Heat™ Electric Big Game and Omni-Heat™ Gale Warning Interchange. The black battery packs are 3.25 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep and marked with "Columbia" on the top and "OMNI-HEAT™" on the bottom of the pack. "Part: 054978-001" is printed on the side label.
Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from the jacket and contact the firm for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a battery overheating that was discovered at its distribution facility in France. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
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